Question 1

Do I need listed building consent for a kitchen refit in my Chelsea townhouse?

Accepted Answer

Most of central Chelsea (SW3) is within a conservation area, and listed buildings are widespread. Internal works — a new kitchen or bathroom — generally don't require listed building consent provided no structural walls are altered and the changes are reversible. However, replacing original flooring, removing fireplaces or altering original joinery in a listed building does require consent. TB&D Construction has a clear policy: we assess the heritage status of every Chelsea property before quoting and flag anything that needs consent.

Question 2

What's involved in a mews conversion in Kensington (W8)?

Accepted Answer

Converting a former coach house or mews garage in W8 into a primary residence typically involves changing the use class (planning permission required), structural reinforcement of the upper floor, new plumbing and drainage, insulation and a full interior fit-out. Mews conversions in Kensington's conservation areas require conservation officer input and materials that match the character of the surrounding area. TB&D Construction handles the full sequence from planning to Building Regulations sign-off.

Question 3

How do you manage a basement conversion under a Notting Hill stucco terrace?

Accepted Answer

Basement conversions in W11 involve structural underpinning, waterproof tanking, drainage and often a lightwell cut through the front pavement — which requires a licence from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Transport for London where it extends under the public footway. Party-wall procedures are required with all adjoining owners. TB&D Construction manages the full sequence and has worked on basement projects throughout W11.

Question 4

What are the specific party-wall obligations for shared-structure work in Kensington and Chelsea mansion blocks?

Accepted Answer

In the leasehold mansion blocks of W8, SW3 and SW7, the floors between flats are party structures under the Act as well as the dividing walls. Any structural penetration, floor levelling or wet-room waterproofing that affects a shared floor triggers both a Party Wall Act notice to the flat above or below and a licence-to-alter from the freeholder. TB&D Construction assesses the structural setup of each Kensington property before quoting and prepares the relevant notices and licence documentation together.

Question 5

What breadth of renovation capability does TB&D Construction bring to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea?

Accepted Answer

Kensington and Chelsea's residential stock spans Grade I and II listed Georgian and Victorian stucco townhouses in SW3 and SW7, purpose-built Edwardian mansion blocks in W8 and SW10, mews conversions in W11, and the surviving Victorian terrace streets east of Ladbroke Grove. TB&D Construction carries out full flat renovations and kitchen and bathroom refits in mansion blocks, basement conversions and full house renovations on stucco townhouses, mews conversions, and period restoration alongside structural works in heritage-sensitive properties. TB&D carries £1m PL and £5m EL insurance and has passed all 12 Checkatrade vetting checks.

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